1. ASHRAE Update ExO Report to CTTC Blake Ellis January 23, 2016

2. Presidential Ad Hoc: Impact of Centralized Training on CRCs Charge: consider effect of centralized training on attendance at Chapters Regional Conferences (CRCs) Gathered data and statistics related to attendance at CRCs and Centralized Trainings Surveyed past Membership Promotion and Research Promotion Committee chairs to get feedback on experiences To present findings at 2016 Winter Conference

3. Presidential Ad Hoc: Chapter Volunteerism and Engagement Developing an easily replicated plan to mobilize, engage and inspire chapter volunteers to bring the message of ASHRAE’s mission to the broader community Identified three broad areas for further investigation (titles are preliminary and descriptive only) – Mentoring/Rewards – Facilitating Chapter Participation/Volunteering – ASHRAE Message to Broader Community To provide final report at 2016 Annual Conference

4. Presidential Ad Hoc: Building Performance Alliance Charge: develop a strategy to create training and tools that will enable building operations staff to meet or exceed a building’s design performance potential Held a workshop in Washington, D.C., with 11 organizations represented Good feedback provided on key questions Final committee report expected at 2016 Annual Conference

5. New Tools

6. 90.1 ECB, 90.1 Energy Cost Budget (ECB) app A tool for modeling compliance with ASHRAE/IES Standard 90.1-2010 – Automates calculations needed to show a building project’s compliance with Standard 90.1-2010 using the Energy Cost Budget (ECB) Method – Input project parameters and then calculate proposed design’s projected performance and compliance—no need to build your own spreadsheet. – Output results in Microsoft ® Excel ® for clients and project records – Learn more at 901ecb.ashrae.org

7. Updated TC Websites Goal: to simplify editing process of technical committee websites All sites that chose to migrate are now live; ahead of previous goal of 2016 Annual Conference Very positive response Demo available at www.ashrae.org/TCWebsiteDemo

8. Collaborative Software and Handbook Launching document collaboration software for Handbook chapters Allows several authors to work on a document together Eliminates members having to email large files Good record of changes Available spring 2016

9. Legionella – Standard 188 Establishes minimum legionellosis risk management requirements for building water systems Less than two months after publication, portions adopted in New York City following an outbreak that left at least 12 confirmed dead and more than 120 cases of infection

10. IAQA Update Discovering more opportunities for ASHRAE/IAQA collaboration: IAQ 2016, IAQ Position Document Full complement of staff on board Implemented reciprocal membership discounts Current focus is on growth of IAQA through implementation of the new Strategic Plan which centers around Education & Training, Regulatory & Industry Affairs, and Member Engagement Education & Training Education & Training Regulatory & Industry Affairs Regulatory & Industry Affairs Member Engagement Member Engagement  IAQA University  Training Courses  Webinars  IAQA University  Training Courses  Webinars  Regulatory Affairs  Industry News  Regulatory Affairs  Industry News  Annual Meeting  Chapters  Technical Committees  Annual Meeting  Chapters  Technical Committees

11. Make Plans to Attend! March 14-16: 6th International Conference on Energy Research and Development, State of Kuwait April 21: ASHRAE Webcast, Making Net Zero Positive: Solving the Efficiency and Cost Paradox Jun 25-29: 2016 Annual Conference, St. Louis, Missouri Aug. 10-12: ASHRAE/IBPSA-USA SimBuild 2016: Building Performance Modeling Conference Sept. 12-14: IAQ 2016 Defining Indoor Air Quality: Policy, Standards and Best Practices, Alexandria, Virginia, co-organized by Air Infiltration and Ventilation Centre (AIVC) Sept. 22-23: 2nd International Conference Efficient Building Design: Materials and HVAC Equipment Technologies, Beirut, Lebanon Sept. 27–29: AHR Expo Mexico, Monterrey, Mexico